Eddy Cobiness

[1] He was an Ojibwe-Native Canadian and his art work is characterized by scenes from the life outdoors and nature.

He was a graphic designer who began drawing pictures of birds in sand, snow or on cardboard, in his childhood.

Cobiness grew up on Buffalo Point First Nation's Indian reserve in southeast Manitoba.

Cobiness belongs to the "Indian Group of Seven" along with Jackson Beardy, Alex Janvier, Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Carl Ray and Joseph Sanchez.

Through a united effort the group created a niche for First Nations Artists in the Canadian Art landscape.

"Nesting Goose" by Eddy Cobiness, ink & watercolor, 1980 screen print. An example of his "Woodland School of Art" works.